2016 Aden car bombing explained

2016 Aden car bombing
Partof:the Aden unrest and the
Yemeni Civil War (2014–present)
Location:Aden, Aden Governorate, Yemen
Date:25 March 2016
Type:Suicide car bombings
Fatalities:17 soldiers, 10 civilians
Injuries:Dozens
Perps: Islamic State - Yemen Province
Motive:Terrorism

At least 27 people were killed in a triple suicide car bomb explosion, that hit roadblocks manned by loyalist forces in Aden, the largest city in southern Yemen, where several jihadist organizations are active. Two car bombs exploded in al-Shaab, west of Aden, and an ambulance exploded near a checkpoint in the center of the city of Mansoura, declared "provisional" capital of Yemen, since its resumption in July 2015 by pro-government forces, after their fight against the Shiite Houthi rebels.[1] The Yemeni branch of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claimed responsibility for the attack.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yémen: au moins 22 morts dans un triple attentat suicide à Aden (responsable). i24news. fr-FR. 2016-03-25.
  2. Web site: Islamic State claimed responsibiliyu for attack. Reuters. 25 March 2016. 25 March 2016.
  3. Web site: 26 killed in Aden car bombing. The New York Times. 25 March 2016. 25 March 2016.